The WW100 commemorations have drawn renewed attention to our First World War memorials. This does not mean our Second World War memorials should be forgotten: 13 December 2015 is the 75th anniversary of the unveiling of a unique and spectacular memorial at Achilles Point, overlooking the Waitematā Harbour and Hauraki Gulf.

To get into the spirit of the season we currently have a Christmas related display in the Special Collections reading room on the 2nd floor of the Central Library. On display until the end of December are two pop-up Christmas books by Robert Sabuda. Robert Sabuda has interpreted many classic children’s books including Peter Pan, the Wizard of Oz and the Little Mermaid in his renowned intricate pop-up style. First is his advent calendar-style alphabet, where small objects like a ribbon-decorated gift spring from behind paper ‘doors’.

This Friday evening, Heritage & Research and Mt Roskill Library team members are heading along to the Puketāpapa Christmas Festival featuring Three Kings Carols by Candlelight.

Our Ephemera Librarian has picked out some of her favourite Christmas cards from our Ephemera collection so we’ll have some facsimile cards available as well as a badge maker so you can make your own heritage Christmas badge.